Larry Collins

Conducted survey and patrol missions for multiple natural gas pipeline operators, requiring precise airmanship and efficient sensor operation. Served as pilot-in-command of a Cessna 206, operating across all airspace classes and adapting to a wide range of mission environments. Operated as part of a two-person crew on all missions, building strong CRM and communication skills. Utilized onboard sensor suite to generate and transmit emergency reports to ground crews, coordinating timely responses to pipeline right-of-way incidents.

Loaded fuel trucks at Tesoro and Shell refineries, completing facility-specific qualification processes required for access at each location. Operated double-tanker trucks with manual transmissions at 105,500 lbs., holding CDL-A endorsements in Tanker, Doubles/Triples, and Hazardous Materials.

Accumulated 1,400+ flight hours supporting missions across the 5th and 7th Fleet Areas of Responsibility (AOR). Mission types included Combat ISR, Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), Anti-Surface Warfare (ASUW), Maritime Domain Awareness, Counter-Narcotics, and Intelligence Surveillance & Reconnaissance. Served as an ACTC Level 400 Instructor, writing flight schedules in the squadron operations department and leading the acoustic training program for incoming operators. Oversaw training and mentorship of student aircrewmen in submarine tracking techniques and effective multi-crew performance. Responsible for end-to-end mission execution: planning, pre-mission briefings, system inspection and operation, troubleshooting, post-flight inspections, debriefings, and intelligence product preparation.